
David Kelly
Acting
Born 1929-07-11 · Dublin, Ireland
David Kelly (July 11, 1929 – February 12, 2012) was an Irish actor who had regular roles in several film and television works from the 1950s onwards. One of the most recognisable voices and faces of Irish stage and screen, Kelly was known for his roles as Rashers Tierney in Strumpet City, Cousin Enda in Me Mammy, the builder Mr O'Reilly in Fawlty Towers, Albert Riddle in Robin's Nest, and Grandpa Joe in the film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005). Another notable role was as Michael O'Sullivan in Waking Ned Devine.
Known for

Fawlty Towers
1975 · TV

In Sickness and in Health
1985 · TV

Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951 · TV

Public Eye
1965 · TV

2Point4 Children
1991 · TV

Heartbeat
1992 · TV

Cowboys
1980 · TV

Oh, Father!
1973 · TV

The Last of Summer
1978 · TV

Strumpet City
1980 · TV

Merlin of the Crystal Cave
1991 · TV

The Informer
1966 · TV

The Glums
1978 · TV

Whoops Apocalypse
1982 · TV

General Electric Theater
1953 · TV

Citizen Smith
1977 · TV

Robin's Nest
1977 · TV

Play for Today
1970 · TV

The Adventurer
1972 · TV

Slinger's Day
1986 · TV

Armchair Theatre
1956 · TV

Scarlett
1994 · TV

The Wednesday Play
1964 · TV

BBC Play of the Month
1965 · TV

Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks
2003 · TV